School of Technology Course Guide

UNDERGRADUATE coURsE GUiDE 2013/2014 school of TEchNoloGy

On behalf of all my colleagues, I am delighted to welcome you to the School of Technology. The School is a lively and friendly place which prides itself on the quality of its academic staff and the support that it provides for students.

The School offers professionally relevant degree courses designed through close links with computing, engineering and construction employers.

We provide:

• regularsubjectreviews,inconjunctionwithindustryandprofessional institutions, to ensure that our syllabuses are current and at the forefront of technology

• arobustteachingandlearningandpersonaltutoringsystem that supports learners during their studies

• adedicatedcareerandcounsellingservice

• industrialexposurethroughemployerengagement,industrial visits and guest lectures.

Wehaveexcellentlinkswithindustry,internationallyrecognised research which underpins our courses and strong links with educational partners in the UK and overseas.

Professor Ndy EkereDean - School of Technology

Welcometo the School of Technology

1 WELCOME

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1 Welcome from the Dean

3 Facilities

5 Work placements

7 Student support

9 Learning and teaching

11 Research informed teaching

13 Architecture and design

17 Built environment

23 Computing and computer science

29 Engineering

37 Information systems

41 Mathematics

43 Campus life

45 Contact us

3 FACILITIES

The impressive IT facilities far outweighed those of any other uni that I considered.Andy Fletcher BSc (Hons) Computing

cutting-edge facilities

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Our facilities are spread across two campuses in Wolverhampton and Telford. The Technology Centre on City Campus is a fully-equipped facility designed to enhance your learning experience and provide the best environment to support your studies and career aspirations.

Our facilities and the support and insight of our academic and technical staff – experienced industry experts – ensure that you’re fully prepared for the challenge of your studies, and the industry you’ll enter upon graduation.

Everything you need is at hand, with easy access to modern equipment, current research and specialised facilities for your subject area.

• Over400high-specPCsrunningspecialistsoftware.

• DesignStudio,PrototypingLaboratoryandVirtualRealitySuite.

• Constructionandinfrastructurelaboratoriesequippedforgeotechnics, hydraulics, structures, environmental science and thermodynamics.

• Games,networkingandgadgettechnologylaboratories.

Our internationally-recognised engineering department at Telford Campus boasts multi-million pounds’ worth of advanced engineering equipment. Its quality is recognised by industry. Aerospace and Formula One racing teams have sought our expertknowledgeandcommissionedprojectstotakeadvantage of the superior facilities, which encompass:

• Rapidprototyping

• Materialstestingandgeneralmachining

• Automotivesystemsandmechatronics

• Electronicsandcommunications

• Thermodynamics,fluidsandpneumatics

Workingcloselywithindustrydevelopmentsallowsourengineers to incorporate the latest findings into your teaching.

5 WoRK plAcEMENTs

Work placements in industry Wehaveextensivebusinesslinkswithcompaniesintheengineering, IT and construction industries – and have placed hundreds of reliable and talented undergraduate students with companiesoverthelast20years.Ourexcellentreputationprovides us with a broad database of positions for our placement and graduate students. We have positions available locally and nationally in both large blue-chip companies and small and mediumsizedcompanies.Ourestablishedlinkswithindustrydirectly benefit you in our teaching, we often identify managers to give guest lectures about best practice, many of whom are previousgraduateswhoarenowseekingtorecruitplacementstudents into their organisation.

Weworkcloselywithawiderangeofcompanies,including:Capgemini,IBM,GEAviation,Bullocks,ThomasVale,GoodrichandMoogtonamejustafew.Companiesoftenapproachusfortheir graduate and undergraduate needs.

We have a strong record in organising careers fairs, this gives companiesandstudentsaliketheopportunitytonetworkandforour students to discuss vacancies and career progression with managers.

Inpreparationfortheworkplaceourplacementsteamrunscareersworkshops:assistingyouinwritingyourCVandofferpractice interviews. All placements are vetted by our team, we attend visits to ensure that you and your employer are both happy and if there is a problem we are there to support you to resolve it.

Gaganpreet Setia BSc (Hons) Information TechnologyMycommunicationandwrittenskillshasbeenenhanced to a professional level. This is the most important quality which employers consider these days while recruiting. Overall it has been a brilliant experience andIamverythankfultostaffinthePlacementUnitasthey have proved to be the biggest support in jump starting my career in the right direction.

What our students say

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After graduationAsagraduate,youcouldtakeadvantageofaKnowledgeTransferPartnership(KTP).ThisUK-wideschemeplacesbrightandambitiousrecentgraduatesintolocalcompaniestoworkonprojectsofstrategicimportance.ManyofourgraduatesaresuccessfulinapplyingforKTPs,whichareagreatopportunityforthem to accelerate their careers and for businesses to boost profitability and performance.

The school of Technology is a leading provider of KTp’s in the West Midlands.

7 STUDENT SUPPORT

I have benefitted from being a student rep because I have had the chance to speak on behalf of other students. Tosin Ogundimu Undergraduate Student Representative

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AttheSchoolofTechnologyweareeagertohelpallourstudents–whetherthroughstudyskills,studentenablingorpersonalacademic support.

OurStudentSupportOfficersactasthefirstpointofcalltoallstudents and are available on a drop-in or appointment basis to provide:

• informationandadviceconcerningUniversityregulations,procedures and documentation

• confidentialsupportongeneralissuesaboutstudyandstudentlife

• adviceoncourses

• informationandguidanceontheUniversity’svirtualenvironment, and student information management system – e:Vision.

OurStudentEnablingTeamisdedicatedtoassistingstudentsthatmayneedadditionalsupportduringtheirstudies.WorkingcloselywiththeUniversityStudentEnablingCentre,theteamsupportsstudentswithawiderangeoflearningneeds.TheSpecialNeedsAdministrator is the first point of contact and can:

• offergeneraladviceonsupportavailablewithintheSchoolandUniversity

• connectstudentswithexperiencedSpecialNeedsTutorswhoprovide academic advice to both students and tutors to ensure the best support possible

• referstudentswhosuspectthattheymayneedassessingforadditional support.

Friendly and supportive environment

Student Voice

StudentVoiceisapartnershipbetweentheUniversityandStudents’Uniontoensurethatyourviewsareheard.VolunteerstudentrepresentativesattendmeetingswithourSchoolstudentliaisonofficertoensureyourfeedbackisincorporatedintotherunningofSchoolsandcourses.

Duringthestudentcouncilmeetings,youhavetheopportunitytotalkaboutissuesthataffectyou.

“Beingastudentwithdyslexia,writtenworkandcommunicationskillshavealwaysbeenskillsthatIhavebeen self-conscious that I might not be as able to succeed with. However, I’ve had lots of support… from my course team,StudentVoice,EmployabilityandPlacements,andtheStudentEnablingCentre.”

Victorine Ngamsha

9 LEARNING AND TEACHING

AttheUniversityofWolverhampton,webelievethatinorderforyou to engage successfully with your academic and vocational studiesyoushouldundertakeavarietyoflearningactivities.So,although your studies will include attending lectures and seminars, a significant portion for some areas will also include on-site visits and field trips. The facilities used during teaching provide you with practicalexperienceofindustryrequiredknowledgeandexpertise.

Youwilltakepartindiscussionswithindustryexpertsaswellasfellow students, exploring your subject areas in depth, enabling youtoplacetheminawiderglobalcontext.Duetoourcloselinkswithregionalandnationalcompanies,youmayhavetheopportunity to attend guest lectures, and have projects and case studies provided in a real-life, industrial setting. There are also opportunities to study at partner institutions overseas, enabling you to enhance your studies in an international as well as domestic environment.

AttheSchoolofTechnology,weareveryproudofthequalityand diversity of our teaching methods and resources. We have designed our courses to ensure that you are given the best start to your career, and realise your strengths and potential.

Innovative learning and teaching

Delroy Ricketts BSc (Hons) ComputingThenetworkingfacilitiesprovideaverygoodsimulationofworkinginarealenvironment.Theyalsoallowfordevelopmentofskillsinacontrolledareathatcanbeconfigured to suit real situations.


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11 RESEARCH INFORMED TEACHING

Foodtraceability‘FarmtoFork’Europeanfundedproject

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ThroughouttheSchool,ourlecturersareactiveresearchers,andtheirexperiencedirectlyinfluenceswhatandhowtheyteach.Theirreal-world,contemporaryexamplesinformcourseworkandpractical assignments, and illustrate teaching and practice. Current researchhadledtostudentsworkingonprojectsincluding:specification and design of sensing systems for environmental management; context aware systems; and multiplayer games technology.

WeintroducedourBSc(Hons)ComputerSystemsEngineeringdegreetosatisfythedemandforthisspecialism.Despitethetraditional name, we’ve ensured the degree is completely up-to-date and informed by leading industrial and research practice. Muchofthesystemsknowledgeonwhichthecoursewasbased was established by our pervasive systems research work–designingminiaturisedandrobustdistributedcomputersystems for sensing the environment and use in other scientific explorations.

As we introduced the concept of these specialised ‘gadgets’ to ourstudentswesawhowthislinkedtotheirinterestincomputer-basedgadgetsofallkinds.Ourstudents’enthusiasmledus,withtheparticipationofstaffandstudents,totakeastandattheGadgetShow,wherewedemonstratedarangeofstaffand student projects. The response from attendees has been phenomenal, resulting – among other things – in new research partnerships.

OurGamesDevelopmentdegreeissupportedbyourInstituteofGamingandAnimation,whichmeetsindustrydemandstodelivercutting-edge technology and design solutions underpinned with expertknowledgeandinternationallyrecognisedresearch.Thisensuresthatwehaveup-to-dateindustryknowledgeandthatwehelp pave the way for our graduates’ careers in this industry.

Ourresearchworkcontinuestoexpand,withtheawardof€3.8m ofEuropeanfundingforaUniversity-ledprojectonsensingsystems to ensure food traceability – Farm to Fork. This project employed a number of our students during their placement year, where they directly participated in the research activities.

Research informed teaching

13 ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

There is an ever increasing need for good designers to help shape the future of the buildings we live in and the products we use within them. All of our courses have been developed in close consultation with industry practitioners and accrediting bodies so thatyouhavetheup-to-datetechnicalknowledgeanddesignflairtoworkintoday’severchangingindustry.

OurfacilitiesdesignedforourArchitectureDesigndegrees,areexceptionally well equipped. Each course is predominately taught within the following relaxed and friendly surroundings:

•DesignStudio

•ArchitecturalModellingStudio

•PrototypingLaboratory

•DrawingOffices

•VirtualDesignEnterpriseCentre(ViDEC)

Conducting much of your studies within these environments allows you to enhance your creativity and be inspired by those around you. Your ideas can be realised at every opportunity and your design capacity will be nurtured and transformed into practisedandprofessionalskills.

OurArchitecturalDesignTechnologyandInteriorArchitectureandPropertyDevelopmentcoursesareaccreditedbytheCharteredInstituteofArchitecturalTechnologists(CIAT).Thisensurestheyhave been assessed for content, structure and resources against standards set by CIAT and the Quality Assurance Agency, QAA. It also provides our graduates with a direct route to chartered status.

OurcloselinkswithAjmanUniversityintheUnitedArabEmirateshaveresultedinstudentstakingpartinanexchangeprogrammetobroadentheirknowledgeofworldarchitecture.OtherrecentfieldtripshaveincludedItalyandDubai,allowingyoutogainindustryexperienceintheinternationalmarketplace.

We offer the following specialist courses:

• BSc(Hons)ArchitecturalDesignTechnology

• BSc(Hons)Computer-AidedDesignandConstruction

• BSc(Hons)InteriorArchitectureandPropertyDevelopment

• BSc(Hons)SustainableDesignandManufacture

• HNCArchitecturalStudies

Architecture and Design

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For information about entry requirements for all of our courses please visit: www.wlv.ac.uk/stech

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BSc (Hons) Architectural Design TechnologyAccredited by: Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).

BystudyingtheBSc(Hons)ArchitecturalDesignTechnology,you will obtain an internationally accredited and recognised qualification that will form the basis for excellent career prospects as an architectural technologist throughout the world. An accredited Honours degree is also an advantage when you progress your membership of CIAT, this will lead to receiving exemptionsagainstyourProfessionalandOccupationalPerformance(POP)record.

Thiscoursebringstogetherarangeofskillsandsubjectsincluding design, new technology, sustainability and construction methodsthatcanleadyouintoaprofessionalcareerworkingclosely with architects and other building professionals in both the public and private sectors. The course is taught by staff with industry experience using a combination of methods that match professional practice including studio and drawing office sessions usingthelatestComputerAidedDesign(CAD)todevelopyourdesignwork,ensuringthatitisup-to-dateandmeetstheneedsofthe industry.

Key areas of study include:

• architecturaldetailing

• ComputerAidedDesign(CAD)

• managementofcontracts

• amajorarchitecturaldesignproject.

BSc (Hons) Architecture* Bystudyingthiscourseyouwillobtainanin-depthknowledgeofhowandwhenCADcanbeimplementedinthedesignandconstruction process and how this technology can support the construction industry. This highly practical course is at the leading edge of technology and meets growing industry demand for professionalswithanin-depthknowledgeofCADandthedesignand construction process. You will be taught by experienced staff using the latest industry relevant software tools in our dedicated laboratoriesincludingthe3Dvisualisationlaboratory.

The course is developed with input from industry professionals to ensure that it is up-to-date, using the relevant methods and meets the needs of the industry. You will be encouraged and supported toobtainaplacementinindustryinyourthirdyeartoputtheskillsyou have obtained into practice and be involved in real-world application of these exciting technologies.


• 2Dand3DComputerAidedDesign(CAD)

• architecturalvisualisation

• BuildingInformationModelling(BIM)

• practicalskillsusingindustrystandardsoftware.

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BSc (Hons) Interior Architecture and Property DevelopmentAccredited by: Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).

Thiscoursewilldevelopthepracticalskillsneededtosuccessfullyapply interior architectural design principles for property development within the broader context of urban design.

You will explore systems of regulation through which urban and ruraldevelopmentsoperate,andmarketingmechanismsfromtheviewpoint of investors, developers and ultimately the occupiers of buildings. Current design and development principles surrounding the change of use of a building and how this can directly and indirectlyimpactthesurroundingurbanareaarekeythemes.Other topics include design feasibility, conservation, preservation, ‘SecurebyDesign’and‘HomeZones’designanddevelopmentprinciples as well as the construction technology and building regulations required for many types of buildings, interiors and urban developments.


• propertydevelopment

• psychologyofinteriorarchitecture

• amajordesignproject

• ComputerAidedDesign(CAD).

HNC Architectural StudiesTheHNCArchitecturalStudieswillprovideyouwiththeskillstoworkeffectivelyworkasatechnicianwithinthearchitecturaldesign team, providing technical support to architects and architectural technologists.

Theoreticalandpracticalcontentbringtogetherarangeofskillsand subjects including design, new technology, sustainability andconstructionmethods.Youwillgainskillsinthecollation,organisation and investigation of technical information and its impact on the overall design process – enabling you to provide innovative solutions through the preparation of drawings and specifications.

Successfulcompletionofthecoursewillallowyoutoprogressontoarangeofarchitecturaldesignbaseddegrees.TheHNCalsopotentially provides the first stage towards attaining Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists professional membership as an Architectural Technician.


•ComputerAidedDesign(CAD)

•architecturaldetailing

•studiowork

•adesignproject.


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Highly regarded within industry and the professions, our courses carry accreditation from professional bodies representing a number of specialist disciplines, as well as major professional organisations:

• RoyalInstitutionofCharteredSurveyors(RICS)

• CharteredInstituteofBuilding(CIOB)–withAccreditedCentrestatus

• InstitutionofCivilEngineers(ICE)

Accreditation means our courses provide exemptions from the professional examinations of these bodies – offering you a direct route to chartered status through professional development.

Youwilllearnfromindustryexpertswhotransfertheirknowledgeand hands-on experience in the fields of surveying, civil engineering and construction management into the classroom. Our staff are professionally qualified and possess considerable industrial experience, ensuring your learning is practical and relevant to current industry practice. All staff members are active in research,whichisfedbackintoteaching,meaningyoureducationis continuously updated and has relevance to industry. This has proven to be a highly successful formula for enhancing the employment prospects of our students.

TheUniversityofWolverhamptonishometoasuiteoflaboratories,andisoneofthefewuniversitiesintheUKtohouseamulti-purposeflume,whichisusedtodemonstratetheeffectofplacing bridge support pillars within water courses – essential for theimpactassessmentforfloodpotential.AllBuiltEnvironmentstudentshaveaccesstothelaboratories,whereyoutakepart

in practical sessions examining the role of materials used in all fields of construction. These lab sessions allow you to apply the knowledgegainedfromlectures,andreinforcethetopicslearned.

Housing all the necessary facilities to support the subject areas of construction materials, hydraulics, environmental science, engineering, thermodynamics and sustainability, the labs and their staff are regularly applied to industry research – creating information and recording data for the improvement of industrial decisions, which provides further benefits for our students.

You will also have access to specialist computer facilities and portable equipment for concrete testing, building surveying, land surveying, geotechnics, thermal imaging and more.


• BSc(Hons)BuildingSurveying

• BEng(Hons)CivilEngineering

• BSc(Hons)CivilandEnvironmentalEngineering

• BSc(Hons)CommercialManagementandQuantitySurveying

• BSc(Hons)ConstructionManagement

• BSc(Hons)QuantitySurveying

• HNCBuildingStudies

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BSc (Hons) Building SurveyingAccredited by: RoyalInstitutionofCharteredSurveyors(RICS)

BuildingSurveyingisavariedprofessionoperatinginthepublicand private sectors covering both residential and commercial clients. This course is designed to provide you with a sound knowledgeofbuildingsurveying,andtheopportunitytoacquirethenecessaryskillstobecomeacharteredbuildingsurveyor.

The course involves inspecting and surveying existing buildings, proposing and managing refurbishment projects, appraising buildings for new uses, and conserving and adapting listed buildings. There is also advice and guidance on building defects and failures, diagnosis of defects and specifications of remedial work.Youwillundertakefieldtripsandpracticalcasestudiescovering urban growth, architectural styles and converted and refurbished buildings.

Akeyfeatureofourcourseisthatitencompassesreal-life,real-time projects that are accessible as part of the course delivery. This will mean that you will experience real projects first hand – not justinsimulation.KeyfeaturesofthedeliveryoftheBSc(Hons)BuildingSurveyingaresitevisitsand‘defecttrails’providedbylecturers and practitioners from within the discipline.


• buildingsurveyingpractice

• developmentandregeneration

• buildingpathology

• sustainability.

BEng (Hons) Civil EngineeringAccredited by:InstitutionofCivilEngineers(ICE),InstitutionofStructuralEngineers(IStructE),InstitutionofHighwaysandTransportation(IHT),InstituteofHighwaysIncorporatedEngineers(IHE).

BystudyingtheBEng(Hons)CivilEngineeringyouwillobtaintheability to develop appropriate solutions to engineering challenges by using new or existing technologies, through innovation and creativity. Civil Engineers are responsible for the design, management and construction of major infrastructure projects such as dams, reservoirs, bridges, major buildings, water supply, harbours and sea defences. The equipment housed in the Built Environmentlaboratories,suchasthemulti-purposeflume,enables the implications of decisions with regard to infrastructure designinrelationtowatercoursesandfloodpotentialtobepractically assessed.

This degree provides a sound basis from which to develop a career,andprogresstoIncorporatedEngineer(IEng)orCharteredEngineer(CEng)status.Asagraduatefromthiscourse,youwillhavetheabilitytomanageaproject,takingintoconsiderationsocial and environmental issues; demonstrate leadership, knowledgeandskillswithintechnicalandcommercialaspectsofthe civil engineering sector.


• structuralengineering

• geotechnicalengineering(soilsandfoundations)

• waterengineering

• amajordesignproject.


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BSc (Hons) Civil and Environmental EngineeringAccredited by: InstitutionofCivilEngineers(ICE),InstitutionofStructuralEngineers(IStructE),InstitutionofHighwaysandTransportation(IHT),InstituteofHighwaysIncorporatedEngineers(IHE).

Civil and Environmental Engineering is all about creating, improving and protecting the environment. As a Civil and Environmental Engineer you will contribute to the design and build of infrastructure that is sustainable and that provides the facilities for day-to-day life of individuals. You will carry out impact assessments and sustainability and feasibility studies to safeguard the sustainability of projects.

There is a growing trend within the construction industry to employ graduates who possess both an understanding of the principles of civil engineering, as well as an appreciation of environmental challenges. As a graduate of this course, you will have the ability tomanageaprojecttakingsustainabledevelopmentissuesintoconsideration. The degree provides a sound basis from which to developacareerandprogresstoIncorporatedEngineer(IEng)orCharteredEngineer(CEng)status.


• transportationandenvironmentalengineering

• structuralanalysis

• geotechnicalengineering(soilsandfoundations)

• waterengineering

• civilengineeringprojectmanagement.

BSc (Hons) Commercial Management and Quantity SurveyingAccredited by:RoyalInstitutionofCharteredSurveyors(RICS)

Designedtoprovideyouwithasoundknowledgeofcommercialmanagement and quantity surveying, this course provides the opportunitytoacquirethenecessaryskillstobecomeacharteredquantity surveyor. Your lectures maintain industrial relevance by being delivered both from an academic perspective and by professional practitioners.

Emphasis is placed on practical quantity surveying and commercial applicationsandassuch,youwilltakepartinhands-onexercisesbased on real-life projects. As well as moving into a career based in commercial management and quantity surveying, with opportunitiestoworkforclientorganisations,contractorsorprofessional practices, you will gain opportunities for employment in more specialist areas such as capital allowances, insurance assessment, consultancy, accountancy and law firms.


• quantitysurveyingprocurementpractice

• quantitysurveyingpracticeforbuildingprojects

• quantitysurveyingpracticeforcivilengineeringprojects

• commercialmanagement–buildingandcivilengineering.

BSc (Hons) Construction ManagementAccredited by:CharteredInstituteofBuilding(CIOB)

Thiscoursewillequipyouwithadetailedunderstandingofthekeyprinciples of construction management, such as co-ordination, monitoring and control of the variety of operations and processes in the construction industry. Your education will be underpinned with knowledgeofconstructiontechnology,law,businessandfinance,enabling you to apply these areas to construction projects. Your studies will further be enhanced by our status as an Accredited Centre for the CIOB.

This specialist course has been designed as the route for your development as a professional Chartered Builder. The course willprepareyoutotakeonaseriesofrolesandresponsibilitiesincontemporary construction teams such as project management, contracts management, estimating, site engineering, cost engineeringandprogrammemanagement.Theseskillswillbeunderpinned with practical case studies and field trips.


• siteorganisationandproduction

• constructionhumanresourcemanagement

• constructionplanning

• constructionsustainability.


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BSc (Hons) Quantity SurveyingAccredited by:CharteredInstituteofBuilding(CIOB)

This course offers you not only comprehensive technical and academic study, but also a vocational approach to quantity surveying. The course aims to provide you with a broad education in construction technology, measurement, management, law andcontract.Itisdeliveredtoallowyoutodevelopskillsintheseareas and apply them via project based modules founded in real construction scenarios.

Duringyourstudiesyouwillinteractwithindustryprofessionalsand gain an understanding of wider construction issues. You will be given the opportunity to attend various field trips to towns and cities,visitbuildingsandconstructionsitesandobserveworkinprogress, giving you hands-on construction experience. If you wish to pursue a career in quantity surveying, where employment opportunities are available within contracting organisations, local and central government, and in commercial construction and property organisations, this course is ideal for you.


• quantitysurveyingpractice,preandpostcontract

• conservation,preservationandconversion

• sustainability

• quantitysurveyingpracticeandmanagement.

Gurbinder Singh Tiwana BEng (Hons) Civil EngineeringMytimeattheUniversityofWolverhamptonhasbeenenjoyable. I have made a number of good friends during mytimeattheUniversityaswellasverygoodlecturerswho have given me the support I have needed when required.




HNC Building StudiesThisHNCisanidealfirststepforthoselookingforaprofessionalroleintheconstructionindustry.TheHNCBuildingStudiesisanindustry recognised qualification in its own right but also prepares you for a career within the modern building team in roles such as a contracts manager, estimator, site engineer or quantity surveyor.

Developedwithinputfromindustryprofessionalstoensureitmeets the needs of industry, the course has both a theoretical and practicalcontentthatbringstogetherarangeofskillsandsubjectsincluding design, new technology, sustainability and construction methods. You can progress from this course into the second year (full-timeequivalent)ofanassociatedBSc(Hons)degree.

Note:TheHNCBuildingStudiescourseisdeliveredonlyonapart-time basis. As such, you have the opportunity to attend this course through day release from your relevant daily employment.

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The application of computing and computer science is integral to today’s society. You can study our Computing and Computer Sciencedegreeswithconfidencethatyouwillgraduatewiththeskillsandknowledgethatthisever-movingindustrydemands.Wehave an excellent record of successful placement and graduate opportunities, built on our strong reputation across those areas of industry that require computing support and expertise.

AllourdegreesinComputingandComputerScienceareintheprocessofbeingaccreditedbytheBritishComputerSociety(BCS)–TheCharteredInstituteforIT.

To support our students we have developed excellent specialist facilities,includingtheComputerGamesandComputerNetworkinglabs.In2011,weinstalledourinnovativeGadgetandNewTechnologieslabs,whicharefullyequippedwithAppleMacsand facilities to create, design and develop for such events as the GadgetShow.

We boast award-winning students and experienced and enthusiasticstafftoguideyouthroughyourdegree.AsaSchoolwearepassionateaboutkeepingabreastofnewtechnologies.Ourcourseshavebeendevelopedtokeepinlineofthelatesttrends and technologies. Our facilities ensure that you will study usingthethreeleadingplatformsforsoftware,namelyMicrosoftWindows,AppleMacOSandLinux.Thisensuresthatyougraduateandentertheworkplacewithagoodgroundinginalltheleading software environments.


• BSc(Hons)Computing

• BSc(Hons)ComputerSystemsEngineering

• BSc(Hons)InformationTechnologySecurity

• BSc(Hons)ComputerScience

• BSc(Hons)ComputerScience(SoftwareEngineering)

• BSc(Hons)ComputerScience(GamesDevelopment)

• FoundationDegree(Science)Computing

The following awards are available to study as top-up degree courses:

• BSc(Hons)ComputingSoftwareDevelopment(top-up)

• BSc(Hons)ComputerNetworks(top-up)

• BSc(Hons)ComputerSecurity(top-up)

• BSc(Hons)ComputingGamesDevelopment(top-up)

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BSc (Hons) ComputingThis course will provide you with a strong grounding in the technological aspects of computing applications, and equip you withtheknowledgeandunderstandinginthefieldofdatabases,networksandprogramming.Youwilllearnthefundamentalsofprogramming, problem solving and web development.

As you progress, the course addresses areas such as IT security and server management, and you will develop your understanding of the computer architecture and operating systems principles used in computing. You will learn how to design and build robust websiteswhichconformtotherelevantlegislation.Positionsobtainedbyourgraduateshaveincludedprogrammer,networkexecutive, database administrator, technician, applications developer and systems analyst.


• webapplicationsdevelopment

• databasesystems

• advancedwebdevelopment.

BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering This technical degree focuses on hardware and software and how they interact. You will explore the pervasive elements of technology suchasGPS,3GandWi-Fiandhowtheycanbeusedtobringamultitude of different systems together. This course is ideally suited if you have a passion for the technology and software development ofgadgetsanddevices,andwanttofurtheryourknowledgeinthisfield.

Weencourageyoutodevelopyourknowledgeandunderstandingof the foundations of computer systems engineering and you will study the essentials of programming, problem solving, computer architecture and the principles of operating systems. TosupportthiscourseourGadgetLaboffersspaceforyoutodevelopinnovative,cross-discipline,ideas.Thiskindofspaceissometimesreferredtoasa‘Hackerspace’,andcontainsaLinux-

basednetwork,specialistworkbenchesforprojectsandawiderange of small hardware devices which students are interfacing in excitingways.ThiskeyfacilitywasinstrumentalinbuildingagroupofgadgetswhichwereexhibitedverysuccessfullyattheGadgetShow2011attheNEC.

Thiscourseenhancestheskillsandexpertiseyouneedtodesigncomputer systems, which as a graduate gives you a varied choice of international career opportunities.


• systemsengineeringtechnologies

• emergingtechnologies

• networkdesign

• databasesystems.


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BSc (Hons) Information Technology Security WeareoneofonlyasmallnumberofuniversitiesintheUKtoofferthis degree, which has been developed in response to the growing demand for graduates with expertise in this area. By studying the essentials of programming, problems solving, web development, computer architecture and the principles of operating systems, wewillensureyouhavethenecessaryskillsrequiredtobeabletoworkeffectivelyinthefieldofITsecurity.

Ourteamworkswithnationalandinternationallawenforcementand other agencies on a variety of projects providing you with current case studies and real-life relevance into the classroom. A specialistnetworklabisusedtointroduceyoutosecuritythreatsand the methods used to counteract them, helping to build robust systems.

This course teaches you about the threats to data, the systems they are stored and transmitted across, but also how to construct robust systems and how to defend them. You will also have an opportunitytolearnthepracticalskillsrequiredtodefendexistingsystemsthroughtheimplementationofrobustbarrierstoattackand penetration.

There is a focus on studying both current and emerging technologies,enablingyoutograduatewiththeabilitytomakea positive contribution as a computing professional, within the global community. This degree programme examines the types and severity of threats, which face businesses across the world, through the analysis of case studies and the contributions from speakersfromtheworldsofindustryandcommerce.


• theprinciplesofITsecurity

• securenetworksystems

• ITsecuritymanagement

• ITriskanalysis.

BSc (Hons) Computer Science The course aims to produce software developers who canseamlesslymakethetransitionfromUniversitytotheinternational computer industry. This is achieved by providing a thorough grounding in the core principles of computer science, integrating these with computer languages, tools, techniques and methodologies used by computer professionals worldwide. OurComputerSciencecourseoffersyoutheflexibilitytopursueareasofparticularinterestsuchasWeb,databases,networking,artificial intelligence, multimedia and graphics. Additionally, we will prepareyouwiththekeyskillsneededtokeepabreastoffuturedevelopments.

Wewillprepareyouwiththeskillstoapplytheappropriatetoolsand methodologies to the design, implementation and evaluation of software systems on a variety of platforms and environments. This will include high performance parallel processing on multicore systems,GPUsandclusters,aswellasprogramingformobiledevicessuchasthosethatuseAndroid.Alltheseskillswillcontributetoyoubecomingaknowledgeableandskilledgraduate.

Youwillalsobeofferedtheopportunitytoundertakeaplacementyear,whichwillenhanceyourCVasyouwillgaininvaluableexperienceintheworkplace.


• systemsengineeringpractices

• databasesystems

• highperformancecomputing

• advancedsoftwareengineeringtopics.


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BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Development)Building on the core fundamentals of computer science, this courseinvestigatestechnologiesincludinghardware(consoles,inputdevices)andsoftwaregamesengines.Itcoversthemathematics and physics required to create believable agents, non-playercharacters(NPCs)andvirtualworldsinsideacomputergame.Programmingisanessentialrequirementforallcomputerscientists and games developers, and you will be developing yourskillsinthisareathroughoutyourcourse.Inadditiontoyourgames development studies, you will also learn about advanced computer graphics and artificial intelligence.

Graduatesfromthiscoursecanexpecttoenteracareerinthegames industry as a games programmer or developer, system developerortechnician.In2009,ateamofourstudentswonaBritishAcademyofFilmandTelevisionArts(BAFTA)Award,afterwinninganationalcompetitionDaretobeDigital,avideogamesdevelopmentprojectorganisedbyChannel4.

We have a dedicated computer games laboratory for use exclusively for games development students, as part of our IT complex.

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering)The course combines the core fundamentals of computer science, with particular emphasis on software engineering. Softwareengineeringinvolvestheuseofprinciplesfromthefieldof engineering in the development of computer software. You will learn how to produce robust, quality systems that are fit for purpose, whilst being easy to maintain and will adapt as the user requirements change.

We will provide you with a thorough grounding in the core principles of computer science and integrate these with the tools, techniques and methodologies that embrace these engineering principles.Additionally,wewillprepareyouwiththekeyskillsneededtokeepabreastoffuturedevelopmentsintheexcitingcareer to which this course leads.


• systemsengineeringtechnologiesandpractices

• highperformancecomputing

• advancedsoftwareengineeringtopics

• appliedcomputersystemsengineering.

Foundation Degree (Science) ComputingThiscoursewillprovideyouwitharangeofpracticalskillsandknowledgetoenableyoutoworkinavarietyofcomputingprofessions. You will study up-to-date topics such as website designandmanagement,systemsimplementationandnetworks.

Whiledevelopingtheacademicskillsneededtocopewitharapidly moving environment, you will have the opportunity to developyourexistingcomputingskills,andforthosenotworkingintheITindustry,thevaluableopportunitytogainworkexperiencewithin local companies on a variety of IT applications. The foundation degree provides an excellent stepping stone to allow you to move directly into a career in computing, or to progress to a full Honours degree programme.

BSc (Hons) Computing Software Development (Top-up)Building on your previous experience of programming, you will study the theory and practice of software development, including the study of systems programming and advanced software engineering.

The course aims to produce graduates who will be able to demonstrateadetailedunderstanding,knowledgeandexperienceof the theory, practice and applications of software engineering, and be equipped to contribute to the development of computer-basedsystems.Graduatesofthiscoursewillalsohavetheessentialskillstosupportcontinuingprofessionaldevelopment.


• softwaredevelopment

• systemsprogramming

• advancedsoftwareengineering


BSc (Hons) Computer Networks (Top-up)OurBSc(Hons)ComputerNetworks(Top-up)courseisspecificallyaimedatthosewhohavealreadyobtainedarelevantHNDorFoundationDegreeandwhoareinterestedinbuildingonthistodevelopahigherlevelofknowledgeandunderstandingofcomputernetworks.

Thiscourseexaminesthenetworkingandcomputertechnologywhichprovidesuswiththedatalinksforsocialnetwork,businessand enterprise, and information that we have become reliant upon in our everyday lives.

Youwillstudybothwiredandwirelessnetworksandatthesametime develop an appreciation of ubiquitous computing. This course providesyouwithanopportunitytodevelopskillsinproblem-solving, analysis and design, as well as management within a technologicallyengagingsubject.Weaimtoproduceskilledgraduateswhoareabletomakeapositivecontributionwithintheglobal,networked,community.


• networkdesign

• systemsengineeringprinciples

• computernetworking

BSc (Hons) Computer Security (Top-up)This innovative course aims to address the growing, persistent demandforskilledgraduateswithanexpertiseintheareaofcomputer security. You will examine all manner of issues relating to computer security, including systems used to transmit the data between locations, how to build robust systems able to defend themselvesagainstattackandhowtorespondtonewemergingthreats.

There are still comparatively few universities offering this specialism, despite the obvious global need for professionals with this expertise. This course places an emphasis on studying both current and emerging technologies, enabling you to graduate withtheabilitytomakeapositivecontributionasacomputingprofessional within the global community.



• ITriskanalysis


BSc (Hons) Computing Games Development (Top-up)WehavedesignedourBSc(Hons)ComputingGamesDevelopment(Top-up)coursetomeettheneedsofthosestudentswitharelevantHNDorFoundationDegreewhowishtodevelopskillsingamesdevelopment.

Building on your previous experience of programming, you will study the theory and practice of programming for computer games.

You will also learn about computer graphics and artificial intelligence and your studies will culminate in the development of a computer games related project.

Thiscoursealsoofferstheflexibilitytopursueasubjectofparticular interest to you and you will engage in studies focused on developingyourprofessionalandentrepreneurialskills.


• softwaregamesengines

• computergraphics

• artificialintelligence


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Our engineering facilities are internationally recognised for their high quality. We support companies and individuals internationally with the development and commercialisation of new product ideas from concept through to realisation. Our staff expertise, combined with our multi-million pound engineering equipment have been recognised by many including the motorsport, aerospace and advanced engineering industries as well as world-leading fashion designers, Olympic and Formula One racing teams. This level ofskillandexpertisecontributestoourteachingandlearningmethods – giving you the best possible introduction into a career in engineering.

You will learn from industry experts who transfer their engineering knowledgeintotheclassroom.Ourcoursescoverawidespectrum of engineering; whichever you choose to concentrate on, you will find that engineering provides a challenging and rewarding career. All of our courses have been designed to allow youtodevelopskillsthatenableyoutomanageengineeringprojects.Weprovideyouwiththeopportunitytoacquireskillsforcreating innovative solutions to practical problems and realise your full creative potential in engineering design.

We are proud that our programmes are industry-focused, and caterforalllevelsofentryintoengineering.WeofferBEng(Hons)andMEngdegreecourses.OnceonaBEng(Hons)courseyouwill benefit from a common first year that allows you to experience all of our areas of engineering; enabling you to choose your specialisation in your second year. Our close relationship with industry enables us to offer industrial placement opportunities for studentswishingtotakethesandwichroutethroughtheircourse.

For those students already in appropriate employment the FoundationDegree(Science)EngineeringprovidesanacceleratedstarttoaBEng(Hons)degree.Ifyoudonotcurrentlymeettheminimum requirements for entry on an engineering course, you can gain access via our Technology Foundation Year.

Our degree courses are accredited by the Institution of EngineeringandTechnologyand/ortheInstitutionofMechanicalEngineers, which means as prospective students you can expect the following benefits:

• Ourcoursesmeetinternationallyrecognisedstandards,verifiedby external academic and industrial assessors.

• Accreditedcoursesensuretheappropriateeducationalcontentfor achieving chartered engineer status.

• Youbenefitfromimprovedcareerprospects,sinceaccreditedcourses are held in high regard by industry.


• BEng(Hons)/MEngAutomotiveSystemsEngineering

• BEng(Hons)/MEngElectronicsandCommunicationsEngineering

• BEng(Hons)/MEngEngineeringDesignManagement

• BSc(Hons)EngineeringDesignManagement

• BEng(Hons)/MEngMechanicalEngineering

• BEng(Hons)/MEngMechatronics

• TechnologyFoundationYear

• FoundationDegree(Science)Engineering

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BEng (Hons) Automotive Systems EngineeringAccredited by: theInstitutionofMechanicalEngineers(IMechE);theInstitutionofEngineeringandTechnology(IET)topartialCEng;the highest accreditation possible.

EngineeringattheUniversityofWolverhamptonspecialisesintheintegration of the mechanical, electrical, and electronics subject areas.Thiscoursereflectsthisemphasisand,inadditiontogainingin-depthknowledgeandunderstandingoftheautomotivesystems subject, you will also gain experience of mechanical and electrical/electronic technologies.

You will use industry-standard software to facilitate design, analysis and synthesis activities; and as such, once you have completed your studies, you will have a smooth transition into industry. Automotive systems engineers may choose technologically based careers in research and development, automotive component, product development, performance and development engineering, and design engineering. You may be able to go on to co-ordinate system design; and manage technical projects in a wide range of technical environments.

MEng (Hons) Automotive Systems EngineeringAccredited by:theInstitutionofMechanicalEngineers(IMechE)to CEng level; the highest accreditation possible.

InadditiontotheaimsoftheBEng(Hons)AutomotiveSystemsEngineering,theMEngcourseallowsyoutotakepartinamulti-disciplinary group project, where you have the opportunity to apply advanced management techniques in a progressive technological environment. You will develop the ability to research unfamiliar subject areas in automotive engineering and similar disciplines, as well as explore more creative aspects of engineering design and innovation.

You will investigate topics including advanced finite element analysis, advanced automotive systems, and robotics, and gain transferableskillsincluding:projectmanagement,groupworkingandanalyticalthinking,enablingyoutopursuecareersnotonlyin engineering but also in non-technical fields such as: law, accountancy, authoring and computing.


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BEng (Hons) Electronics and Communications EngineeringAccredited by: theInstitutionofEngineeringandTechnology(IET)to partial CEng; the highest accreditation possible.

This degree will not only allow you to gain experience of designing engineering systems that incorporate aspects of mechanical and electrical/electronic technologies, but also provide you with in-depthknowledgeandunderstandingofsignalprocessing,telecommunications, and microwave engineering. You will be using industry-standard software, and in addition to experimental workattheUniversity,youwilluseradarequipmentattheCosfordRoyalAirForcebase-thesameequipmentusedtotrainAirForcepersonnel.

Electronics and communications engineering supports the rapidly expanding field of information systems, and as such, as a graduate from this course, you will find many opportunities forwell-paidjobssuchasdesigningcommunicationnetworks,managingnetworksordevelopingnovelelectronicsystems.

MEng (Hons) Electronics and Communications EngineeringInadditiontotheaimsoftheBEng(Hons)ElectronicsandCommunicationsEngineering,theMEngcourseallowsyoutotakepartinamulti-disciplinarygroupproject,whereyouhavethe opportunity to apply advanced management techniques in a progressive technological environment. You will develop the ability to research unfamiliar subject areas in electronics and communications engineering and similar disciplines, as well as explore more creative aspects of engineering design and innovation.

You will be taught by lecturers who have a wealth of industrial experienceinanenvironmentfocusedonworkingwith,andsupporting engineering and technology companies. You will investigate topics including speech and audio signal processing, controlengineering,androbotics,andgaintransferableskillsincluding:projectmanagement,groupworkingandanalyticalthinking,enablingyoutopursuecareersnotonlyinengineeringbut also in non-technical fields such as: law, accountancy, authoring and computing.

The multidisciplinary nature of the electronics and communications engineering subject area provides career opportunities in a

broad spectrum of industries, from consumer goods design and manufacture to large process control plants, and of course the telecommunications sector.

BSc (Hons) Engineering Design ManagementAccredited by:theInstitutionofMechanicalEngineers(IMechE)andtheInstitutionofEngineeringandTechnology(IET).

The aim of this course is to ensure you have a comprehensive engineering education combined with specialist design and managementknowledgerecognisedintheprofessionalengineering community by an accredited degree. The course will provide you with a broad education in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics and design, allowing scope for entry into a wide range of disciplines within the engineering field.

You will use industry-standard software to facilitate design, analysis and synthesis activities; be taught by lecturers who have substantialindustrialexperienceandwhoworkwithandsupportengineering and technology companies, ensuring your learning is alwayskeptrelevanttoindustryrequirements.

BEng (Hons) Engineering Design ManagementAccredited by: theInstitutionofMechanicalEngineers(IMechE);theInstitutionofEngineeringandTechnology(IET);topartialCEng;the highest accreditation possible.

This course addresses industry’s demand for graduates withknowledgeofthemechanicalandelectrical/electronictechnologies, which can be applied to the design of products and systems across the engineering sector. You will be taught by lecturers who have substantial industrial experience and also use industry-standard software to facilitate design, analysis and synthesis activities, ensuring your learning is always relevant to current industry.

Thecombinationofengineeringskills,designcapability,andmanagement provides graduates of this course with a wide range of employment opportunities in technical environments across the world. Examples include co-ordination of product, process and system design, and the management of technical projects in a wide range of environments.


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MEng (Hons) Engineering Design ManagementAccredited by:theInstitutionofMechanicalEngineers(IMechE)to CEng level; the highest accreditation possible.

InadditiontotheaimsoftheBEng(Hons)EngineeringDesignManagementcourse,theMEngcourseallowsyoutotakepartina multi-disciplinary group project, where you have the opportunity to apply advanced management techniques in a progressive technological environment. You will develop the ability to research unfamiliar subject areas in engineering design management and similar disciplines, as well as explore more creative aspects of engineering design and innovation.

Youwillinvestigatetopicsincludingriskmanagement,environmentallaw,androbotics,andgaintransferableskillsincluding:projectmanagement,groupworkingandanalyticalthinking,enablingyoutopursuecareersnotonlyinengineeringbut also in non-technical fields such as: law, accountancy, authoring and computing. The course enables you to attain management positions, with significant levels of responsibility, within a relatively short time.

BEng (Hons) Mechanical EngineeringAccredited by: theInstitutionofMechanicalEngineers(IMechE);theInstitutionofEngineeringandTechnology(IET);topartialCEng;the highest accreditation possible.

TheDepartmentofEngineeringspecialisesintheintegrationofthe mechanical engineering and electrical/electronic engineering disciplines.TheBEng(Hons)MechanicalEngineeringcoursereflectsthisemphasisand,inadditiontogainingin-depthknowledgeandunderstandingofthemechanicalengineeringsubject, you will gain experience of mechanical and electrical/electronic technologies.

Aswellasusingindustry-standardsoftware,includingforCADand Finite Element Analysis, you will gain practical experience ofequipmentoftensuppliedtotheUniversityaheadofindustry,includingtwoDirectMetalLaserSinteringmachines,allowingcomplex mechanical components to be built from microscopic layersofmetalpowder.WithoneofveryfewmachinesintheUKcapable of manufacturing titanium parts, you will see how the aerospace, motorsport, and other premium engineering sectors use this advanced technology.

Duetothecombinationofengineeringskills,designcapabilityand management that this degree provides, as a graduate of this course, you will be presented with a wide range of employment opportunities in technical environments across the world.

MEng (Hons) Mechanical EngineeringAccredited by: theInstitutionofMechanicalEngineers(IMechE)to CEng level; the highest accreditation possible.

InadditiontotheaimsoftheBEng(Hons)MechanicalEngineeringcourse,theMEngcourseallowsyoutotakepartinamulti-disciplinary group project, where you have the opportunity to apply advanced management techniques in a progressive technological environment. You will develop the ability to research unfamiliar subject areas in mechanical engineering and similar disciplines, as well as explore more creative aspects of engineering design and innovation.

You will investigate topics including advanced finite element analysis, advanced materials, and robot sensors and systems, andgaintransferableskillsincluding:projectmanagement,groupworkingandanalyticalthinking,enablingyoutopursuecareersnot only in engineering but also in non-technical fields such as: law, accountancy, authoring and computing.

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BEng (Hons) MechatronicsAccredited by:theInstitutionofMechanicalEngineers(IMechE);theInstitutionofEngineeringandTechnology(IET);topartialCEng;the highest accreditation possible.

Thiscourseprovidesyouwithin-depthknowledgeandunderstanding of mechatronics, as well as experience of management, mechanics, electronics, and design of mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems, enabling you to select appropriate technology mixes to solve engineering problems.

In the contemporary industrial environment, the approach to problem solving, design, and research and development activities is to form multidisciplinary teams, thereby ensuring that all avenues areexploredandevaluated.AsaMechatronicsengineer,youwillbe well placed in this structure, since the ethos of the subject is broad based. You will be taught by lecturers who have a wealth of industrialexperienceinanenvironmentfocusedonworkingwith,and supporting engineering and technology companies.

MEng (Hons) MechatronicsAccredited by:theInstitutionofMechanicalEngineers(IMechE)to CEng level.

InadditiontotheaimsoftheBEng(Hons)Mechatronicscourse,theMEngcourseallowsyoutotakepartinamulti-disciplinarygroup project, where you have the opportunity to apply advanced management techniques in a progressive technological environment. You will develop the ability to research unfamiliar subject areas in mechatronics and similar disciplines, as well as explore more creative aspects of engineering design and innovation.

You will investigate topics including control engineering, condition monitoringandrobotics,andgaintransferableskillsincluding:projectmanagement,groupworkingandanalyticalthinking,enabling you to pursue careers not only in engineering but also in non-technical fields such as: law, accountancy, authoring and computing.

TheMechatronicssubjectareaprovidescareeropportunitiesinabroad spectrum of industrial activities, and in the education sector.

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Mechatronicsgraduateshavefollowedcareerpathsasdiverseasresearch and development within aerospace companies through to secondary school teaching. The course enables you to attain management positions, with significant levels of responsibility within a relatively short time.

Technology Foundation YearThe main aim of the Technology Foundation Year is to provide a breadth and level of education that ensures that on completing the course, you can enter the first year of a degree course in engineering or technology with confidence.

The course will enable you to:

• becomeconfidentinapplyingmathematicalconcepts

• developanunderstandingofthebasicsoftheelectricalandmechanical engineering sciences and material sciences

• undertakelaboratory-basedexperimentsandworkwiththedata generated

• interpretinformationandpresentconclusionseffectively,inboth oral and written form.

The successful completion of this course will allow you to start a degree in engineering or technology including our Bachelor’s degreesinAutomotiveSystemsEngineering,ElectronicsandCommunicationsEngineering,EngineeringDesignManagement,MechanicalEngineeringorMechatronics.Theenhancedunderstanding of mathematics and engineering principles combinedwiththetransferableskillsdeveloped,meansyouwillbewellplacedtoseekemploymentifyouchoosenottocontinueyour studies.

Foundation Degree (Science) EngineeringAccredited by:theInstitutionofMechanicalEngineers(IMechE),andtheInstitutionofEngineeringandTechnology(IET)toIEnglevel; the highest accreditation possible.

The aim of this course is to ensure graduates have a comprehensive engineering education combined with specialist knowledgeincludingelectro-mechanicalsystems.Recognised

in the professional engineering community, this degree ensures thatgraduatesareequippedwiththeappropriateknowledgeand enterprising spirit to practise professionally and ethically. As an employee of an engineering company, the full support of your employer ensures industrial relevance.

SuccessfulcompletionoftheFoundationDegree(Science)Engineering provides career opportunities in a broad spectrum of industrial activities, as well as offering a gateway to further study.GraduatesofthiscourseareemployedinawiderangeofindustriesandmanyprogressontoBEng/MEng(Hons)degreesinengineeringsubjects.SuccessfulcompletionoftheFoundationDegree(Science)EngineeringprovidesentrydirectlytothefinalyearofourBachelor’sdegreesinAutomotiveSystemsEngineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, EngineeringDesignManagement,MechanicalEngineeringorMechatronics.


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OurInformationSystemscoursesdevelopyourknowledgeofthevalue and technical nature information to a business. Our courses encourage you to develop systems integral to the effective, efficient and secure running of any business. By studying one of ourspecialistdegreecoursesyouwilldevelopexpertknowledgeinthesecriticalareasprovidingyouwiththeskillsrequiredtoenhance your professional capabilities.

With many varied roles now available in IT – industry and commerceinthe21stCenturyrequireemployeeswhopossesspeopleskillsaswellasatechnicalbackground.Therangeofcoursesinourportfolioseekstomeettheseneeds.Wehavedesigned our courses for those who want to study towards a career in computing, IT or business. Each course will prepare you for employment and will equip you with essential business, people andteam-workingskills.


• BSc(Hons)InformationTechnology

• BSc(Hons)InformationTechnologySecurity

• BSc(Hons)InformationTechnologyManagement

• BSc(Hons)BusinessInformationSystems

• BSc(Hons)ManagementofIT(Top-up)

Information Systems and Technology

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BSc (Hons) Information TechnologyAccreditation: This course has been submitted for accreditation bytheInstitutefortheManagementofInformationSystems(IMIS).ThisnetworkofISprofessionalsleadthemanagementofIS/ITworldwide and students who become members will be recognised for their commitment to the profession.

This course is designed for those whose interest in computing and IT leans more towards their practical application and operations. With its strong emphasis on IT innovations, the course provides youwithopportunitiestoapplytechnicalknowledgeincreativeand enterprising ways.

You will learn how to identify IT user needs and develop a formal frameworktosupportthem.Considerationwillbegiventothebroader, ‘unseen’ aspects of IT support including hardware and softwareacquisition,andnetworkimplementationandsupport.YouwillinvestigateinnovationsinIT,assessinglikelyfuturetrendsbased upon projections of the way IT will develop in the areas of business, commerce, education and pure technology.

Information technology graduates regularly find employment in a widerangeofITpositionsincludingITsupport,networksupportand management, IT systems development and technology application as well as project team management.


• websitefundamentals

• databasesystems

• ITsupport

• emergingtechnologies.

BSc (Hons) Information Technology Security WeareoneofonlyasmallnumberofuniversitiesintheUKtoofferthis degree, which has been developed in response to the growing demand for graduates with expertise in this area. By studying the essentials of programming, problem solving, web development, computer architecture and the principles of operating systems, wewillensureyouhavethenecessaryskillsrequiredtobeabletoworkeffectivelyinthefieldofITsecurity.

Ourteamworkswithnationalandinternationallawenforcementand other agencies on a variety of projects, providing you with current case studies that bring real-life relevance into the classroom.Aspecialistnetworklabisusedtointroduceyouto security threats and the methods used to counteract them, helping to build robust systems.

This course teaches you about the threats to data, the systems they are stored and transmitted across, but also how to construct robust systems and how to defend them. You will also have an opportunitytolearnthepracticalskillsrequiredtodefendexistingsystemsthroughtheimplementationofrobustbarrierstoattackand penetration.

There is a focus on studying both current and emerging technologies,enablingyoutograduatewiththeabilitytomakea positive contribution as a computing professional, within the global community. This degree programme examines the types and severity of threats, which face businesses across the world, through the analysis of case studies and the contributions from speakersfromtheworldsofindustryandcommerce.


• theprinciplesofITsecurity



• ITriskanalysis.

BSc (Hons) Information Technology ManagementAccreditation: This course has been submitted for accreditation bytheInstitutefortheManagementofInformationSystems(IMIS).ThisnetworkofISprofessionalsleadthemanagementofIS/ITworldwide and students who become members will be recognised for their commitment to the profession.

This course is ideal if you are interested in the issues surrounding the planning, management and operation of secure information systems within organisations. You will learn about the system developmentprocess,IS/ITmanagementandbeintroducedtothe principles of systems acquisition and development methods.


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Thecoursewillcultivateskillssuchasyourmanagementoftechnology and people through justifying, planning, developing and implementing new systems, and subsequently auditing the effectiveness of provision. You will also focus on the issues relating to the management of IT security, which will equip you with the knowledgeandskillsrequiredtoinvestigatesecurityflawswithinIS/ITsystemsandapplyappropriatecounter-measures.Youwillbeofferedtheopportunitytoundertakeaplacementyear,whereyougaininvaluableexperienceintheworkplace.


• ITriskanalysis

• IT/ISmanagement


• managingITprojects.

BSc (Hons) Business Information SystemsAccreditation: This course has been submitted for accreditation bytheInstitutefortheManagementofInformationSystems(IMIS).ThisnetworkofISprofessionalsleadthemanagementofIS/ITworldwide and students who become members will be recognised for their commitment to the profession.

This course will give you detailed insight into the information needs of organisations and how these needs can be met through the development or acquisition of business applications, and the technology required to implement and operate them. You will be able to understand concepts of IT enabled organisational change including evaluating and justifying decisions in the management of change.

Thecourseprovidestheopportunitytoenhanceyourskillsinbusiness analysis, consultancy and business topics. You will gainknowledgeandunderstandingoforganisationalstructures,business areas and functions and be able to apply appropriate theory, tools and techniques to develop information systems solutions.

Youwillbeofferedtheopportunitytoundertakeaplacementyear,whereyougaininvaluableexperienceintheworkplace,before returning to complete your final year. With its business

facing approach, the course will provide you with professional valuestoenableyoutobecomeakeyplayerintheglobalbusiness environment. We present real business case studies fromfirst-handexperienceandhavecloselinkswithindustryand professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute for IT,AcademyforInformationSystemsandtheInstitutefortheManagementofInformationSystems.


• informationscience

• informationsystemsdevelopmentandimplementation

• webapplicationsdevelopment

• businessanalysisandconsultancyskills.

BSc (Hons) Management of IT (Top-up)OurITManagementTop-upcourseisaimedatthestudentwitheitheraHNDorFoundationDegreewhoisinterestedintheissuessurrounding the planning, management and operation of secure information systems within an organisation.

As information systems today are so widely used to support the business functions, you will be made aware of the importance of information and systems security. You will also learn about themanagementofprojectsandbeabletotakepursueanarea of particular interest to you, such as business analysis and consultancyskills,ITinnovationsorsystemsacquisitionanddevelopment.

In a world where the opportunities to embrace technological change are ever present, the course prepares you towards a career which demands the ability to manage projects and an awareness of the ethical and professional responsibilities of a computer professional.


• ITinnovations

• managementofsecureinformationsystems

• systemsdevelopment

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Mathematics Mathematicsisadisciplinecentraltoalmosteverythingwedo,from everyday finance to scientific development and discovery. Itisalsoarewardingsubjecttostudyforitsownsake,andisconstantlyevolving.Ourteamincludesaworld-leadingProfessorin Cybermetrics – the study of web-based content for social science research using techniques that are not specific to one fieldofstudy.TheMathematicsteamareverysupportiveandthedepartmentiscommendedeachyearintheNationalStudentSurvey,consistentlygaininghighratesofsatisfaction–89% in2012.

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BSc (Hons) MathematicsMathematicsgraduatesarehighlysoughtafter–studyingmathematics will teach you new techniques that can be applied to real life situations as well as challenges that you will meet in theworkplace.Mathematiciansarevaluedfortheiranalyticalskillsand logical approach to unravelling complex issues. The course is a mixture of theory and application, enabling you to learn both the techniques of the subject and how they are relevant in the real world.

The versatility of the subject means it can act as a gateway to a diverse range of careers in teaching, the world of business – specificallyactuarialwork,accountancy,financeandinvestment– and even specialist areas such as cryptography and its relation to internet security – now in high demand as business transactions are increasingly conducted online.

The course has recently gained approval from the Institute of MathematicsanditsApplications,whichmeansyou’llbeacceptedfor associate membership upon graduation – the first step to becomingaCharteredMathematician.

Themostrecentgovernmentresearchassessmentexercise(RAE)ratedthemathematicslecturers’StatisticalCybermetricsResearchGroupjoint1stinthecountryforthequalityofitspublications,themajorityofthesepublicationsbeingdescribedas“worldleading”.

Within our team are a number of teachers who contribute to the teachingofA-levelFurtherMathematicsatmanylocalschools.ManyofourgraduatesarenowMathematicsteachersinthelocalarea;thishelpsustomaintaincloselinkswiththeeducationcommunity and current activity within the subject at all levels.

We pride ourselves on the academic support and guidance given byourfriendlyandapproachablestaff.Studentshaveshowntheirappreciation for this by the consistently high ratings they have givenusintheNationalStudentSurveyinrecentyears.


• puremathematics

• applicablemathematics

• statistics

• operationalresearch.


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Campus lifeThe City Campus is in the heart of Wolverhampton City Centre, located near the high street shops and entertainment areas. It is ideallyaccessibleforthemotorwaynetworkandBirminghamInternationalairport.Inall,thereareover1,600roomsavailableinourHallsofResidence–manywhichareen-suite,withanumber designed for people with disabilities. In the rooms, you’ll find all the furnishings and fittings you’d expect, including chair anddesk,bed,washbasin,andwardrobe;andthesharedkitchensarewell-equippedwithmicrowave,cooker,fridge-freezerandlockablecupboardsforyourfood.

Cultural lifeWolverhamptonhassomuchtooffer,fromtheGrandTheatretothe14-screenCineworldcomplexshowingthelatestreleasesandBollywoodscreenings.ThereisanArtGalleryandahostofbars,pubsandclubsofferingeverythingfromdrinkspromotionsto the latest chart tunes. The city is a popular venue for both new and established artists.

Technology Centre (MI Building)TheTechnologyCentre(alsoknownasMIBuilding)isamultimillion pound home to some of our most modern facilities covering a range of subject areas.

Telford CampusFusing the old with the new, the modern campus is set in the groundsofaGradeIIlisted,18thCenturymansion,PriorsleeHall.It’sclosetotheM54motorwayandjusta10minutehopon the bus from Telford town centre, yet there’s plenty of thinkingspacetobehad.LocatedinShropshire;oneofourgreenest counties; you’re never very far from open fields and rural calm. The Campus is home to a large number of internationalstudents,soyou’relikelytomakefriendswithpeople from all around the world.

TheCampusLearningCentreoffersextendedopeninghoursandstocksallthepaper-basedandelectronicresourcesyou’dexpect to support your subject area. Telford Campus Halls of ResidencesharetheattractivegroundsofPriorsleeHall.Therearealmost100en-suitestudentroomswithwireless-Internetaccess,andthereassuranceofCCTVand24-hoursecuritystaff.

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